This innovative arrangement presents the well-known American folk song with a jazz-waltz feel. Unexpected, but highly creative, it's something truly different for concert or jazz groups. ...view details

If you're looking for a good concert or festival feature, consider this creative setting of Cindy; Simple Gifts and Pick A Bale Of Cotton. Accessible to choirs with limited rehearsal time, it's...view details

This vibrant medley is infused with joyful energy! Three American folksongs are combined with original words and music to create a spectacular showcase for school and community groups. The authentic fiddle...

Masterfully crafted with a traditional harmonization, this piece is an eloquent showcase for mixed or men's choirs. The addition of the SoundPax instrumentation (strings, flute, and percussion) will make...

This lively, rhythmic and humorous arrangement is pure fun from start to finish, not to mention easy to learn! Hand-clappin', hootin' and hollerin' and even some barking and howling fill the verses and...

This Appalachian folk song, which dates back to the seventeenth century, is a conversation among birds of different species, each telling how its color is the result of a broken love affair. With easy vocal...view details

The Appalachian folk melody takes on a plaintive quality in this setting for mixed voices and piano with cello obbligato. It is a deeply expressive, emotional work, with fluid lines and lovely instrumental...view details

This American folk hymn became an anthem of the pioneers, reflecting the courage of a growing nation. This setting for younger choirs offers well-crafted, layered voice parts, and alternates between a...

In this dynamic arrangement of the Huddie Ledbetter tune, Greg Gilpin has captured the strong rhythmic pulse and harmonic energy that is characteristic of the Lead Belly style. To intensify the driving...

The traditional Hebrew canon, By the Waters of Babylon, works beautifully for accompanied three-part mixed voices and optional baritone. The text is in English throughout, making it accessible to a wide...view details

Jay's particularly folky accompaniment features a jaunty piano with optional bass and percussion (available free at alfred.com/choralparts). Fully arranged with new harmonic and rhythmic content on each...

This lyrical Irish folksong is a favorite among honor choirs. "I wish I was in Carrickfergus, only for nights in Ballygrant...but the sea is wide and I can't swim over, nor have I the wings to fly..." Full of...view details

These two traditional songs fit together amazingly well in this excellent concert/festival selection! Each voice part becomes more independent as the arrangement progresses, and when all the parts do their...view details

Here is a slow, dreamy arrangement of the lovely cowboy-folk song, complete with rich choral sonorities and a sensitive piano accompaniment. A brief a cappella section adds color, interest, and texture to this...view details

"Have a little fun" singing this lively rendition of a great American fiddle tune that frequently alternates between the girls and the guys. It's a hand-clappin', foot-stompin' hootenanny that will be one of...view details

Some clever lyrical additions make this old American fiddle tune a delightful program number, and a top-seller! Ideal for young choirs, it's now available for two-part, three-part mixed and TB groups. Highly...view details

Premiered at the 2008 ACDA Eastern Division Conference, this lively and playful arrangement of an American folk tune will be an excellent feature for young mixed choirs. The scat-like middle section adds to...view details

This is one of the best folk song arrangements available! Set in concert style, with liquid vocal writing, a marvelous, pianistic accompaniment and an optional oboe obbligato playable by flute, it is...view details